Author: Isabella
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Health & Healing – Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil, the father of integrative medicine, shares his handbook for people to take control of their lives and health. In this influential book, he walks us through his view on alternative healing practices, including holistic medicine, homeopathy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and Chinese medicine, and shares how they differ from conventional approaches. He is my favorite physician author!...
5 AM CLUB
I believe that the 5 AM Club can help with changing the way we live in our modern culture. Robin Sharma recommends a 20-20-20. I also recommend waking up at 5AM, but an alternative to Robin Sharma's schedule is below: 5AM: Wake up 5-7AM: Get work done (work that you do for yourself to forward your career) 7-8AM: Get ready for work 8AM - 6PM: Work 6PM-8:00PM: wind down, cook, eat healthy...
Mushrooms and Herbs
Cordyceps and Ashwagandha are adaptogens. They both help with fatigue by improving energy. They also help with decreasing stress.
Acupressure Mat
Acupressure Mat can be very helpful for those with pain. It'll help with areas of tension in neck/shoulders/back. It may be helpful for chronic pain. Below is an Amazon recommended mat that some of my patients like.
Cupping
Do it yourself cupping set on AMAZON.
Posture
Good Posture: Keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly. Helps decrease the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces. Decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine together. Prevents the spine from becoming fixed in abnormal positions. Prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing the body to use less...
Magnesium Citrate (CALM)
Magnesium citrate 250-350mg at night (CALM). Take as directed and uptitrate slowly. Cut back if getting upset stomach or diarrhea
6 Phase Meditation
Meditation is so powerful. While doing research for my talk on "Hacking The Brain", I came across this meditation. It may be beneficial for you if you would like to visualize a world that you would like to create. You may also like trying meditation with crystals because they're fun and so pretty! Or crystal palm stones. The weight of the stones helps ensure that your palms are facing the right...
Butternut Squash Soup
INGREDIENTS 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), halved vertically and seeded 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling ½ cup chopped shallot (about 1 large shallot bulb) 1 teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 to 4 cups (24 to 32 ounces) vegetable broth, as needed...